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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Nov 2017, 08:55
Replies: 19
Views: 13,217
Posted By Eastwest Loco

More green inspired hand in underwear in rapid...

More green inspired hand in underwear in rapid motion crap. It's the old story. But cheaper near an airport and then whine once aeroplanes actually fly over you.

Unfortunately there are federal...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jun 2017, 04:44
Replies: 201
Views: 151,677
Posted By Eastwest Loco

Well picked up Stooge but at least in Tasmania...

Well picked up Stooge but at least in Tasmania and I am pretty sure the rest of Australia is the same no licence is required any longer. There is ATAS which is an accreditation scheme through AFTA...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th May 2017, 11:09
Replies: 201
Views: 151,677
Posted By Eastwest Loco

Yeah - well........ Ill conceived with 2...

Yeah - well........

Ill conceived with 2 months less than optimal lead time and flying from Wynyard to "oh-really?" a minimum of 25% of the traffic off this rock is oncarriage and with no through...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Jan 2017, 10:17
Replies: 153
Views: 75,693
Posted By Eastwest Loco

Decent Travel Insurance would cover this...

Decent Travel Insurance would cover this scenario.

Book an alternate carrier after making contact with them so everything is documented and go for it.

My Agency doesn't book Tiger unless...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2017, 12:19
Replies: 21
Views: 7,908
Posted By Eastwest Loco

We had a problem at the comparatively minuscule...

We had a problem at the comparatively minuscule airport I used to run for East West Airlines (DPO).

Seagulls were a major problem and the authority that ran the airport baited Egg Island, the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jan 2017, 11:50
Replies: 10
Views: 4,376
Posted By Eastwest Loco

Thanks Ken Memory does fail but totally...

Thanks Ken

Memory does fail but totally correct. I can't recall why the wet leases were required but do recall they were far from popular.

all the best

EWL
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Jan 2017, 22:33
Replies: 10
Views: 4,376
Posted By Eastwest Loco

I think for a period back then QF were chartering...

I think for a period back then QF were chartering Tower Air or similar 747s due to a fleet problem. i do recall a lot of grizzling at the time due to the vinyl seat interior fitout as well as other...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Oct 2016, 09:14
Replies: 25
Views: 13,638
Posted By Eastwest Loco

Just wait for the first tech problem that...

Just wait for the first tech problem that requires a close in diversion and landing.

I can just see the headlines. "Air freighter dumps milk over lactose intolerant community". Exceeding Maximum...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Sep 2016, 12:00
Replies: 11
Views: 4,147
Posted By Eastwest Loco

My days working for TN were wonderful. Still...

My days working for TN were wonderful.
Still remember standing on the observation deck with my Dad watching Tango Juliet Alpha arrive for the 1st time.
My 1st flight ever was on TJA with Jimmy...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Aug 2016, 14:57
Replies: 41
Views: 10,394
Posted By Eastwest Loco

And people wonder why we direct people away from...

And people wonder why we direct people away from LCCs!

On the ones we have used the amount of damage control we have to go through when things go pear shaped is non recoverable in a financial...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Jul 2016, 04:03
Replies: 7
Views: 5,349
Posted By Eastwest Loco

John Tullamarine I think I remember that...

John Tullamarine

I think I remember that Easter. I was working at WNY and everything we sent out came back with the same passengers.
WNY was open but nothing else in the South East of the country...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jun 2016, 14:36
Replies: 139
Views: 55,851
Posted By Eastwest Loco

LST OOL was an interesting one for TN. If it...

LST OOL was an interesting one for TN.

If it was hot in LST or there were requirements on OOL the traffic staff would hand out PIR forms through the cabin before departure and the bags would be...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd May 2016, 13:47
Replies: 31
Views: 7,056
Posted By Eastwest Loco

Mustang replica does its second belly landing at DPO.

For a second time a Mustang replica has closed DPO after a gear failure last Saturday.

Thankfully pilot OK.

The aeroplane is I think 75% scale P51 rep registered VH-ZYC.

The gear appears to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd May 2016, 12:55
Replies: 35
Views: 19,162
Posted By Eastwest Loco

What you are seeing now is the "Mini Empire"...

What you are seeing now is the "Mini Empire" effect coming to the fore.

I have seen it within TN years ago with ineffectual leaders surrounding themselves with brown nosers, usually malleable...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Apr 2016, 15:53
Replies: 191
Views: 84,090
Posted By Eastwest Loco

The caps do remind one of a 1950's American Good...

The caps do remind one of a 1950's American Good Humor icecream vendor and there is another style of that same cap I can't attach a profession to but it is also 50's.

It only will really work if...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Apr 2016, 13:51
Replies: 42
Views: 20,485
Posted By Eastwest Loco

Not so sure AP Remenber NZ had non stop SYD...

Not so sure AP

Remenber NZ had non stop SYD LAX rights with the NZ15/16.

SQ nearly had it after collapsing Ansett through NZ who they put in.

Never turn your back on the Lion.

Best regards
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Apr 2016, 13:01
Replies: 42
Views: 19,818
Posted By Eastwest Loco

No porch. I was not having a go at you and was...

No porch. I was not having a go at you and was agreeing that I am not a fan.

As for TT every booking we have made every one has gone pear shaped. That was the early ones and I have had a few...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Mar 2016, 13:37
Replies: 42
Views: 19,818
Posted By Eastwest Loco

Not a fan porch. Any airline that causes work for...

Not a fan porch. Any airline that causes work for no return which they have in the past is consigned to the backburner and yes, it is selfish and based on past opinions just as morno has past...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Mar 2016, 02:16
Replies: 42
Views: 19,818
Posted By Eastwest Loco

No Leffe Coupons must be used in order or the e...

No Leffe
Coupons must be used in order or the e ticket is ruled invalid in this case where traffic rights do not or did not exist. If the traffic rights existed at the time of the outbound booking...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Mar 2016, 12:12
Replies: 42
Views: 19,818
Posted By Eastwest Loco

Accepted PJ and apologies to all for my...

Accepted PJ and apologies to all for my misinterpretation.

Funnily enough about 40% of my DPS traffic originates in Indonesia on the way to the Marshall Islands and are Indo seamen. Most transit...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Mar 2016, 10:37
Replies: 42
Views: 19,818
Posted By Eastwest Loco

Yes porch. I see all of that and every ticket I...

Yes porch. I see all of that and every ticket I manually have to construct has a place in the mask to indicate that it could be subject to Government approval and if it is it our responsibility to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Mar 2016, 10:06
Replies: 42
Views: 19,818
Posted By Eastwest Loco

From within the Airline industry I was told today...

From within the Airline industry I was told today they had the rights to fly passengers in locked down but had failed to complete the necessary compliances to fly passengers out.

Interesting to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Mar 2016, 12:50
Replies: 42
Views: 20,485
Posted By Eastwest Loco

Could this be a run by the Asian lion to get what...

Could this be a run by the Asian lion to get what they have wanted since before the AN collapse? Traffic rights on the Pacific ex Australia? It smells of the early stages of a long term engineering...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Mar 2016, 07:08
Replies: 9
Views: 4,456
Posted By Eastwest Loco

Thanks XPT. Is that a small fuselage...

Thanks XPT.

Is that a small fuselage extension from the F28-4000?

I think EW ran 36 inch pitch rather than the Alliance 33 for a 72 seat config.

33 inch is still pretty decent.

All the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Mar 2016, 13:22
Replies: 9
Views: 4,456
Posted By Eastwest Loco

Most likely a MEL charter or charters Rotor. ...

Most likely a MEL charter or charters Rotor.

Although with zero cargo max BRW may not be a problem ex WNY (sorry - BWT).

Do you or anyone know if they were reconfigured out of the 48 seat...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Mar 2016, 10:30
Replies: 12
Views: 5,432
Posted By Eastwest Loco

CAAS sounds like the way to push the alarm...

CAAS sounds like the way to push the alarm buttons best.

The Singaporeans do not want a carrier originating from there using Pan Am 1970s cabin standards.

Had a similar instance with a client...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Mar 2016, 08:53
Replies: 9
Views: 4,456
Posted By Eastwest Loco

Aha wishiwas Makes total sense. Thanks...

Aha wishiwas

Makes total sense.

Thanks and best regards

EWL
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Mar 2016, 07:55
Replies: 9
Views: 4,456
Posted By Eastwest Loco

F70 into Devonport

Hi folks

Anyone know what the Alliance F70 has been doing flying into and out of DPO over the past week.

Very nice to see and hear but the Tays do not produce nearly enough "crackle".

Best...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Feb 2016, 10:50
Replies: 51
Views: 17,480
Posted By Eastwest Loco

Not sure about earlier but I think it was always...

Not sure about earlier but I think it was always EW CLX.

Air NSW had their route network and EW had theirs and until EW started the WNY DPO services the networks didn't cross over.

After that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Feb 2016, 06:34
Replies: 51
Views: 17,480
Posted By Eastwest Loco

CLX From memory the F27s were sold off when...

CLX

From memory the F27s were sold off when the 146s arrived.

The 727s didn't fit the bill which is why 3 F100s were on the production line at Schipol. Ansett never intended to do anything but...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Feb 2016, 13:14
Replies: 9
Views: 3,788
Posted By Eastwest Loco

Well butter me on both sides and call me Barbara!...

Well butter me on both sides and call me Barbara!

I have/had a lot of family in the Wang area and was out at Eldorado where my Grandfather built the lake with the non-original dredge in it for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Feb 2016, 06:42
Replies: 51
Views: 17,480
Posted By Eastwest Loco

CLX That was into PHE & KTA via either AYQ...

CLX

That was into PHE & KTA via either AYQ or ASP ex SYD.

I can't remember but I think we had commenced PER as well linking in with the Skywest network to a degree.

Pretty sure a PER base...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jan 2016, 09:12
Replies: 51
Views: 17,480
Posted By Eastwest Loco

Hi CLX The F28 - originally EW78 and...

Hi CLX

The F28 - originally EW78 and subsequently EW74 blocked HBA DPO SYD OOL CNS. The service was daily.

The return did the same route.

Usually the aeroplane SYD back to DPO was ex Norfolk...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jan 2016, 23:01
Replies: 51
Views: 17,480
Posted By Eastwest Loco

The F28s we had could happily operate max BRW ex...

The F28s we had could happily operate max BRW ex DPO and seldom had LW problems on the MEL run.

We did one DPO OOL nonstop with a full -4000 and that was right on maximum.

No offloads at all...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jan 2016, 14:01
Replies: 51
Views: 17,480
Posted By Eastwest Loco

Stationaie - EW and TN did not have a codeshare...

Stationaie - EW and TN did not have a codeshare arrangement.

The TAARSAN Univac 494 system was not capable of handling the extra space required and nor was the replacement 1182. As the 494 was on...
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